SECU Committee Meeting
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Minutes of Proceedings
Erin O'Gorman made a statement and, with Carl Desmarais and Aaron McCrorie, answered questions.
Rhonda Kirkland moved, — That the committee resume debate on the motion moved by Rhonda Kirkland on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
At 12:00 p.m., the meeting was suspended.
At 12:04 p.m., the meeting resumed.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Sima Acan, Chak Au, Frank Caputo, Claude DeBellefeuille, Ali Ehsassi, Rhonda Kirkland, Helena Konanz, Marcus Powlowski, Jacques Ramsay — 9;
NAYS: — 0.
The committee resumed consideration of the motion of Rhonda Kirkland moved on Tuesday, November 25,2025 which read as follows:
That the committee undertake a study, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), on the systemic discrimination and toxic workplace culture within the Canada Border Services Agency; that the study include a minimum of five meetings; that the committee invite the Minister of Public Safety, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, the President and additional representatives of the Customs and Immigration Union, former and current CBSA employees with lived experience, experts in workplace culture and harassment, and any other witnesses the committee deems appropriate to appear before it; and that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House.Debate arose thereon.
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to, by a show of hands: YEAS: 9; NAYS: 0.
Claude DeBellefeuille moved, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study of at least two meetings to examine the material requirements set out under the agreements concluded between Canada and the United States to allow for the clearance of containers at Canadian ports;
that the committee invite representatives from the Canada Border Services Agency, Transport Canada, Sectus Technologies (in Laval), and other relevant stakeholders to appear during this study; and that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House.After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.
Helena Konanz moved, — That, given the Department of Agriculture has advised the Penticton Shooting Sports Association that their lease is to be terminated at the end of 2025;
that the range has operated for 42 years and is essential not only for recreational shooters but also for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, British Columbia Sheriffs, and Cadets who depend on it for training; that the planned closure of the range would deprive the community of a safe area where residents can legally and responsibly use their firearms; andthat the proposed divestment of this land has been met with widespread condemnation from the community and the South Okanagan RCMP; the committee call on the government to rescind the divestment plan and that this be reported to the House.Debate arose thereon.
Ali Ehsassi moved, — That the committee do now adjourn.
The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following recorded division:
YEAS: Sima Acan, Ali Ehsassi, Marcus Powlowski, Jacques Ramsay — 4;
NAYS: Chak Au, Frank Caputo, Claude DeBellefeuille, Rhonda Kirkland, Helena Konanz — 5.
The debate continued.
At 12:33 p.m., the meeting was suspended.
At 12:37 p.m., the meeting resumed.
Sima Acan moved, — That the motion be amended by deleting the words “and that this be reported to the House”.
After debate, the question was put on the amendment of Sima Acan and it was agreed to.
After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.
The motion, as amended, read as follows:
That, given the Department of Agriculture has advised the Penticton Shooting Sports Association that their lease is to be terminated at the end of 2025;
that the range has operated for 42 years and is essential not only for recreational shooters but also for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, British Columbia Sheriffs, and Cadets who depend on it for training; that the planned closure of the range would deprive the community of a safe area where residents can legally and responsibly use their firearms; andthat the proposed divestment of this land has been met with widespread condemnation from the community and the South Okanagan RCMP; the committee call on the government to rescind the divestment plan.It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $18,700, for the study of Bill C-8, be adopted.
It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $15,000, for the study of Bill C-12, be adopted.
At 12:45 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.